Lonnie Smith Trio - Purple Haze (1994) [2016 SACD]

This isn't the first time Lonnie Smith has released an album dedicated to guitar great Jimi Hendrix. As with Purple Haze, guitarist John Abercrombie and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith backed up Smith for his first tip of the hat to Hendrix on Foxy Lady. It was so successful Smith went forward with a new tribute - Purple Haze.
"Purple Haze is as entertaining as Foxy Lady -- it's truly remarkable to hear how these blues-rockers can open up into soul-jazz numbers tinged with free jazz influences -- and confirms not only Hendrix's composing talents, but also Smith's vision. " Leo Stanley, allmusic.com

Tracks:

01. Voodoo Chile 《 J. Hendrix 》
02. Up From The Skies 《 J. Hendrix 》
03. Gypsy Eyes 《 J. Hendrix 》
04. Purple Haze～Star Spangled 《 J. Hendrix, Trad 》

Personnel:

Lonnie Smith - organ
John Abercrombie - e-guitar
Marvin “Smitty” Smith - drums